Poetry Writing Teaching Resources for Year 6
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Forms of Poetry Posters with Annotations
A set of 9 annotated posters to use when introducing structured forms of poetry.
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Writing a Haiku Poem Worksheet
A 2 page worksheet for students to use when learning how to write a haiku poem.
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All About Me! - Simile Poem Poster and Template
Get to know your students and explore poetry at the same time with this simile poem scaffolding template.
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Limericks for Kids - Poem Template
A 3-page limerick template and instructions for students to use when learning how to write a limerick.
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Writing a Diamante Poem Worksheet
A 2 page worksheet for students to use when learning how to write a diamante poem.
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NAPLAN-Style Assessment Rubric for Poetry
A NAPLAN-style rubric designed to help teachers to assess student's poetry.
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Writing a Cinquain Poem Worksheet
A 2 page worksheet for students to use when learning how to write a cinquain poem.
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Types of Poetry Posters
A set of 9 posters examining different styles of poetry.
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Writing a Ballad Worksheet
A 2 page worksheet for students to use when learning how to write a ballad.
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Writing a Simile Poem - Worksheet
Experiment with similes by writing a simile poem about a special person.
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Forms of Poetry PowerPoint
A 28 slide editable PowerPoint template the use when introducing students to structured forms of poetry.
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Writing a Colour Poem Worksheet
A 2 page worksheet for students to use when learning how to write a colour poem.
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Poetry Word Wall
A set of 30 vocabulary words related to poetry.
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Writing an Ode Worksheet
A 2 page worksheet for students to use when learning how to write an ode.
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Writing a Shape Poem Worksheet
A 2 page worksheet for students to use when learning how to write a shape poem.
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Writing an Acrostic Poem Worksheet
A 2 page worksheet for students to use when learning how to write an acrostic poem.
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Poetry Poster With Annotations
A poster about poetry, including an annotated example.
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Resilience Acrostic Poem Worksheet
Have students write a resilience poem to help them understand the meaning of this crucial social-emotional skill.
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Shape Poem Template – Thunderstorm
A template for students to use to write a shape poem about a thunderstorm.
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Shape Poem Template – Crescent Moon
Practise writing a shape poem with this crescent moon template.
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What Could It Be? - Sensory Poem Template
A template for students to use when learning how to write sensory poems.
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Sensory Poem Poster
A poster providing a definition and example of a sensory poem.
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'Poetry Journal' Book Cover
A cover page or book cover to be used on your students' poetry books.
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Concrete Poem Poster
A poster providing a definition and example of a concrete poem (or shape poem).
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Poetry Display Banner
A classroom display banner to use on your 'Poetry' display board.
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Earth Day - Acrostic Poem Template Pack
An acrostic poem template to use in the classroom to celebrate Earth Day and National Poetry Month.
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Harmony Acrostic Poem Template
Print an acrostic poem template for kids to celebrate Harmony Day or Harmony Week in your classroom.
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Shape Poem Template – Recycling
Practise writing a shape poem with this recycling bin template.
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Reading Acrostic Poems – Templates
A set of 7 acrostic poem templates.
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Humorous Poetry - Limericks
A 60 minute lesson in which students will plan and write a limerick.
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Narrative Poetry - Simple Ballads
A 60 minute lesson in which students will plan and write a simple ballad.
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Concrete Poetry - Shape Poems
A 60 minute lesson in which students will plan and write a shape poem.